Mali security forces arrest opposition amid rising unrest
Mali faces widening security crisis after militant offensives and political detentions amid transport blockades and military reshuffle in Bamako region.
Search continues for missing US soldiers
Coordinated efforts continue across Morocco coastline as US soldiers remain missing during joint military training exercises with allied nations.
Ivory Coast dissolves electoral body to reform voting management
Officials shut down the election body to restore public trust and ensure future peaceful polls.
Somali pirates abandon hijacked dhow after failed ship attacks
Global maritime coalitions remain on high alert as several ships remain in the hands of Somali pirates.
Anicet Georges Dologuélé denounces seizure of his passport
The former prime minister of CAR was barred from traveling to an African Union meeting on Wednesday.
Tunisia jails ex-justice minister Bhiri for 20 years
Court jails Ennahda’s Bhiri over alleged forged passports as opposition decries political targeting
Kenya rescues orphaned baby hippo found beside dead mother
Orphaned baby hippo rescued in Kenya, hand-raised at sanctuary
Cameroon renationalises its electricity operator after privatisation
President Paul Biya signed a decree to transform the former Eneo company into the new Socadel.
Tigray party reclaims political control in northern Ethiopia region
The TPLF restored its legislative council in northern Ethiopia despite warnings of new violence.
Boko Haram strikes Chadian base killing at least 24
Militants strike Chad army base killing more than 20 troops as Lake Chad region faces rising insecurity and attacks.
Mauritanian court jails two lawmakers for accusing the president
Opposition lawyers are appealing the four-year jail sentence given to two female parliamentarians.
Central African Republic election results delayed by ANE strike
Election results in the Central African Republic are delayed due to a staff strike over unpaid pay.
Sudan TASIS govt expands cabinet amid ceasefire push
Sudan Peace Govt names ministers as ceasefire momentum builds
Ethiopia accuses Sudan of backing Tigray incursions
Ethiopia accuses Sudan of backing Tigray fighters, warning of rising cross-border tensions
French journalist drops appeal in Algeria, seeks pardon
French journalist Christophe Gleizes drops appeal in Algeria and seeks presidential pardon from Abdelmadjid Tebboune amid strained bilateral ties.
Nigeria opposition unity bid falters as Obi, Kwankwaso exit coalition
Key opposition figures exit alliance, raising risk of split vote and strengthening Tinubu ahead of 2027 polls
UN releases $98m for Mozambique crisis support
UN releases $98 million emergency support to strengthen health care, shelter and water systems in Mozambique crisis zones immediate response.
Jewish pilgrims return to Tunisia’s Djerba after attacks
Pilgrims revisit Djerba in Tunisia as annual Jewish event regains attendance after previous decline due to attack fears.
Goita assumes defence post as Mali reels from militant attacks
Mali’s Goita takes defence role after minister killed in attacks
Zambia rebukes US envoy over ‘undiplomatic’ remarks
Zambia rebukes US envoy’s remarks, rejecting claims and defending sovereign ties with Washington
Hantavirus scare strands 150 on ship off Cape Verde
Three dead, dozens stranded as suspected hantavirus outbreak hits cruise ship off Cape Verde
South Africa police recover remains from crocodile after river search
South Africa police recover remains from crocodile in river rescue
Nigerians seek evacuation from South Africa after protests
Nigerians seek evacuation from South Africa after protests
Nigerian security forces and vigilantes kill 41 Fulani herders
Concerns grow as Nigerian security forces and vigilantes target Fulani communities in rural areas.
Syrian and Egyptian foreign ministers meet to discuss regional ties
Foreign Minister Abdelatty reaffirms Egypt support for Syrian sovereignty and national stability.
Kenya floods, landslides kill 18 amid heavy rains
Floods and landslides kill 18 in Kenya as heavy rains hit multiple regions
Two US troops missing during African Lion exercise in Morocco
Two US troops missing in Morocco during African Lion drills as search operations continue